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Barbara, Enrolled Agent

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How are social security benefits calculated? Currently, my

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how are social security benefits calculated? Currently, my earnings have been high and my benefit will be high (I just turned 65 in February but have not collected yet. If I continue to work part time and my income decreases over the next 2-3 years, will my ultimate benefit decrease? I don't want to wait to collect if a few years of inactivity will derease the benefit at age 0JA: These retirement benefits are supposed to help us but they can be so complicated! The Retirement Expert will help you get the most benefits properly. Is there anything else important you think the Retirement Accountant should know?Customer: Also

Submitted: 7 months ago.

Category: Social Security

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Customer:replied 7 months ago.

also I was born on February 28, 1953. am I still eligible for the 1/2 spousal benefit when I turn 66 (full retirement age)? I understand that benefit has been eliminated for some.

if you do not work from 66-70 and wait to collect, you will have 4 years of 0 earnings that might decrease your benefit?Also, please confirm that since I turned 65 before December 31, 2015, I am eligible for 1/2 of the spousal benefit at 66.Thanks for your quick response.